Summary: The number of global weakest links surged in 2013, increasing by three issuers to 156 (as of Dec. 17) from 153 (as of Nov. 19). Weakest links are issuers rated 'B-' and lower with either negative rating outlooks or ratings on CreditWatch negative. In this CreditMatters TV segment, Standard & Poor’s Associate Director Gregg Moskowitz explains the key trends and data points.
